Accessorizing in Med school

August 15, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
Being in med school is very demanding (I know, I know some of our blogs and IG makes it look fun and easy).  I always try to at least look decent for school. My school does not require us to dress business casual because

Is it St Barts or St Barth??

August 15, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
One of the greatest gift to being in school in the Caribbean is the the opportunity to visit other Caribbean islands. In life, we meet and get to know people who expose us to many great things and I must say I have

Self-Care Sundays

July 30, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
Who else gets overly excited about the weekends? I know I do! The thought of not having to sit in class for 8 hours, or worry about a whole lot (noticed how I didn't say nothing/anything at all) is a good feeling. I've

What My Days Are Like

July 28, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
If you follow me on Instagram and watch my insta stories (as you should), you already know I document my days in a form of "A day in the life of..."  Most days my day is off to such a hectic start that

Kayaking to Little Bay

July 27, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
Little Bay. Photo by J. Oliver Being on an island definitely has its perks! I mean think about it, I get a chance to go to school where most people pay lots of money to vacation 😱 (trust me, I never take it

5 Tips for Success in Med School

July 25, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
Make proper plans I shared this picture on my quick 5 quick tips in being successful on my Instagram about a week ago. There are a lot of formulas and tips for surviving and succeeding in medical school. These are bound to change as

Ready, Set, Med

July 25, 2017 / Paging Dr. Gem
Welcome everyone to my blog! As the name suggests, yes we will soon be hearing that name over the intercom at a hospital new you. My name is Rubby, I am a nontraditional Caribbean med student. I am currently an MD 3 (equivalent
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